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Chapter-19 Excision of Thyroglossal Cyst and Fistula

BOOK TITLE: General Surgical Operations

Author
1. Choudhury Dhiraj
ISBN
9788184481952
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10324_19
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
1. Peerless Hospital and Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata, Peerless Hospital and Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Abstract

Excision of thyroglossal Cyst and fistula is indicated for cosmetic purpose and complication. By a crease or elliptical incision, the Cyst or fistula is dissected upto hyoid bone. The central part of body of hyoid bone is excised with the tract. Above the hyoid bone a core of mylohyoid muscle is excised.

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